tmbrett

My levels continued to drop after surgery as i lost more weight. I'm now taking. 88mcg 6 days a week. Actually started having heart pounding again, so going in for another test and will likely lower dosage even more. Been having my tsh checked every 6 to 8 weeks since my surgery. Good luck! Hw 291/ SW 238 / CW 185

I needed that. Thanks!

Fiber lax packets mix well in your water

I mix fiber lax in my water bottle every morning . They make individual packets you can mix in just like kool-aid flavors. I don't notice any aftertaste or grit.

hmmm - they want me to wait till after my 5 week post op appointment to start Vitamins - seems way to long! and they even gave us a contact to get bariatric vitamins - I have B-12 nasal, and chewable calcium that they said don't take. I just feel off not taking vitamins and when i sent a follow-up question to make sure i understood the surgeon correctly after my 1 week post op appointment they said to wait I started taking my Synthroid and cytomel immediately after surgery - (I had my thyroid removed 14 years ago due to thyroid cancer so I kind of need those - but they are very small pills)

Sleeved 9/26 - noticing differences in how programs handle different situations - When do people typically start taking Vitamins after surgery? (Bariatric friendly of course)

Wish I still lived in Augusta!!! I am on liquids only phase till next week, then puree for 14 days before moving to soft food - still amazes me the differences in plans!

I'm on liquids till the end of next week per my doctor checkup this week - i did find that sugar free popsicles gave me some satisfaction and they are part of the liquids part of my program - smooth greek yogurts also - I like the Carbmaster brand from Kroger - they have a decent amount of Protein. I have to go back to work Monday - its going to be a challenge to get in my fluids But i can't complain too much - recovery has been going pretty well

52 here - sleeved on 9/26 - came home 9/27 - been doing good - other than being sick and tired of liquids - I want to chew. Lost a good amount preparing for surgery - not seeing much weight change since surgery - not concerned yet - Going back to work Monday (desk job) will be challenging to keep fluids going HW (1/1/2016) 291 SW (9/26/2016) 238 CW (10/7/2016) 234

I am struggling with this (Surgery was 9/26) sugar free Fruit Popsicles from Kroger were my lifesaver - the popsicle gave me some kind of texture to help me thru Dr wants me on Liquids Phase till the end of next week before going to puree.

8 days out and right there with you. Had to turn off the tv. Miss the texture, miss chewing my food, hardest part of recovery

My doctors office said baby food is acceptable, add protein powder to it. But only smooth not chunky stage

I got a dulcolax suppository last night, it finally passed at 6am. My butt still hurts. My doctor was unsympathetic which pissed me off more because I already feel like crap from the episode. Just trying to be prepared for the future. Any tips appreciated.

Well, it started. In living hell right now trying to pass this first BM it started around 11pm last night, feels like a boulder I have my post op appointment at 9am guess what the topic is because I can't get it to move. First time I have cried since the surgery, sitting on the toilet

I haven't had horrible pain, I did get sick with my first meal the evening after surgery, they gave me naseua shot - overnight I started to feel like I was going to get sick but the nurse told me to breathe thru it, and I did ok. After that I haven't had any issues. I have been taking the Zofran that they have me a prescription for every day. I've noticed I'm getting kind of gassy, so I expect that first BM is getting close, and I am stocked up to deal with it!